Policy Associate

Title: Policy Associate
Status / Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Policy & Advocacy
Compensation: $26.88 per hour
Benefits: Health, vision, dental, CalSavers option, co-share working space, and gym membership
Status: Full time, 40/hours week
Location: Hybrid (remote with regular in-person activity required)
Reports to: Director of Policy and Advocacy
Start Date: September 2024

About Arts for LA

Arts for LA (AFLA) activates artists and organizations and leads communities to advocate for an equitable, healthy, and creative Los Angeles region through the arts. 

Position Overview

The Policy Associate will conduct research on various policy issues, legislative proposals, and governmental initiatives and help drive regional solutions to community concerns. This includes drafting policy briefs, memos, reports, and recommendations and ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with organizational guidelines in all written communication.

Responsibilities

The Policy Associate will:

• Research regional policies impacting arts and culture workers and organizations, access to arts education, internet, and affordable housing, and public funding for the arts.
• Monitor and track legislative, administrative, and regulatory developments to assemble weekly and monthly digests for staff and community members.
• Assist with data collection and analysis to produce policy briefs, memos, reports, and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and evaluation of Arts for LA’s bi-annual Policy & Advocacy Agenda.
• Attend meetings with elected officials and public hearings.
• Collaborate with team members on digital campaigns (action alerts, educational series, social media assets).
• Handle all administrative support for the Policy & Advocacy Department and its programs, including document tracking, agenda drafting, listserv and calendar maintenance, and meetings with external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization. Contribute insights, participate in brainstorming sessions, and support colleagues to achieve shared policy objectives.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned, including coordinating special projects and initiatives.

Reporting Relationships

The Policy Associate will report to the Director of Policy & Advocacy.

Requisite Qualifications

• Live and/or work in Los Angeles County
• A degree in public policy, politics, or a related area OR at least 2-4 years of relevant work experience in policy analysis, data collection, and government affairs.
• Experience with complex project and stakeholder management
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Existing relationships, or ability to build relationships with, a cross-sectoral range of stakeholders in LA.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with developing policy recommendations related to the arts.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
• Ability to complete hybrid work with a remote, home office and occasional travel to in-person events.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and Quorum strongly preferred, other software proficiency a plus.

Compensation: This is an hourly position paying $26.88 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include health, vision, dental, paid time off, retirement opt-in, and a coworking space membership (currently located in Downtown Los Angeles).

Education requirements: A degree in public policy, politics, or a related area OR at least 2-4 years of relevant work experience in policy analysis, data collection, and government affairs.

How to apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and list of contact information for three references to operations@artsforla.org with the subject line: “Policy Associate” no later than Monday, August 19, 2024.

AFLA is an equal employment opportunity employer and we strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply. AFLA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, were not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.